England · Council tax 2026/27
New Forest District Council council tax 2026/27
Band D council tax in New Forest for 2026/27 is £2,285.33 a year — about £190.44 a month over 12 instalments.
All bands, 2026/27
| Band | Annual charge | Monthly (÷12) |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | £1,523.55 | £126.96 |
| Band B | £1,777.48 | £148.12 |
| Band C | £2,031.40 | £169.28 |
| Band D | £2,285.33 | £190.44 |
| Band E | £2,793.18 | £232.77 |
| Band F | £3,301.03 | £275.09 |
| Band G | £3,808.88 | £317.41 |
| Band H | £4,570.66 | £380.89 |
Parished authority; nil-precept baseline shown. Average Band D including average parish precept (avg parish £134.43) stated as £2,419.76 by council. Parish precepts vary by area.
No ASC precept for shire district; Hampshire CC increased approx 5.0% (2.99% + 2.0% ASC)
District element Band D £211.92 (+£6.15, 2.99%) verified from newforest.gov.uk news article (fetched). Average Band D £2,419.76 confirmed. HCC £1,690.11, Police £290.46, Fire £92.84 all stated in article. Nil-precept total 211.92+1690.11+290.46+92.84=2285.33. All bands computed using statutory ratios. Hampshire preceptors cross-confirmed from havant.gov.uk resolution PDF (fetched).
Source
Council Tax rates set for 2026-27 | New Forest District Council
Read directly from the council's own page, verified 2026-06-12. Figure includes: district (211.92)+Hampshire CC (1690.11)+Hampshire Police (290.46)+Hampshire Fire (92.84).
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Frequently asked
How much is council tax in New Forest in 2026/27?+
Band D council tax in New Forest for 2026/27 is £2,285.33 per year, which works out at about £190.44 per month over 12 instalments.
What are all the council tax bands in New Forest for 2026/27?+
The full 2026/27 charges in New Forest are: Band A £1,523.55, Band B £1,777.48, Band C £2,031.40, Band D £2,285.33, Band E £2,793.18, Band F £3,301.03, Band G £3,808.88, Band H £4,570.66.
How much is Band A council tax in New Forest?+
Band A — the lowest band — costs £1,523.55 in New Forest for 2026/27, about £126.96 per month.
How much is Band H council tax in New Forest?+
Band H — the highest band — costs £4,570.66 in New Forest for 2026/27.
Did council tax go up in New Forest for 2026/27?+
New Forest did not publish a year-on-year percentage alongside its 2026/27 figures, so we do not state one. The current verified charges are shown above.
What does the New Forest council tax figure include?+
As presented by the council, the figure includes: district (211.92)+Hampshire CC (1690.11)+Hampshire Police (290.46)+Hampshire Fire (92.84).
Can I pay less council tax in New Forest?+
Possibly. If you are the only counted adult in your home you get a 25% single person discount; full-time student households are exempt; adapted homes qualify for a disability band reduction; and every council runs a means-tested Council Tax Reduction scheme. See CouncilData's discounts and exemptions guide for details.
How do I challenge my council tax band in New Forest?+
You challenge through the Valuation Office Agency (VOA); it is free. Check neighbouring homes' bands and estimate your home's 1991 value first — CouncilData's guide to challenging your band explains the steps.
Where does this New Forest council tax data come from?+
Directly from the council's own published page ("Council Tax rates set for 2026-27 | New Forest District Council"), read and independently re-checked on 2026-06-12. Every CouncilData record carries a source URL, a verified date, and passes arithmetic checks against statutory band ratios. Free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page: CouncilData, “New Forest District Council council tax 2026/27”, https://councildata.co.uk/council-tax/new-forest-district/ — free to reuse with attribution (CC BY 4.0). Figures verified against the council's own published page.